Official Statistics

50 years of UK GDP

A look back at the major milestones in how gross domestic product (GDP) has been compiled since the first provisional timely estimates were published in August 1972. Also looks into future proposals as part of "Beyond GDP".

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50 years of UK GDP

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Published 12 August 2022

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